Palin for America: A true conservative: “She knows when to stand up and doesn’t let anyone tell her to sit down”

By Michelle Malkin  •  August 29, 2008 11:03 AM

Scroll down for updates…vid of the announcement at HA

The announcement from Dayton will start any minute. There’s a new rock star in town. Conservatives are full of Hope that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will bring much-needed Change to McCain Republicanism.

Catch the fever.

I’m starting a new thread and kicking off discussion with this YouTube ad from Palin supporters.

Yes, I’m impressed. Very impressed.

Flashback: You go, girl: Alaska GOP Gov. will sue Bush administration over polar bear listing

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The official statement from McCain:

U.S. Senator John McCain today announced that he has selected Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to be his running mate and to serve as his vice president.

Governor Palin is a tough executive who has demonstrated during her time in office that she is ready to be president. She has brought Republicans and Democrats together within her Administration and has a record of delivering on the change and reform that we need in Washington.

Governor Palin has challenged the influence of the big oil companies while fighting for the development of new energy resources. She leads a state that matters to every one of us – Alaska has significant energy resources and she has been a leader in the fight to make America energy independent.

In Alaska, Governor Palin challenged a corrupt system and passed a landmark ethics reform bill. She has actually used her veto and cut budgetary spending. She put a stop to the “bridge to nowhere” that would have cost taxpayers $400 million dollars.

As the head of Alaska’s National Guard and as the mother of a soldier herself, Governor Palin understands what it takes to lead our nation and she understands the importance of supporting our troops.

Governor Palin has the record of reform and bipartisanship that others can only speak of. Her experience in shaking up the status quo is exactly what is needed in Washington today.

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The ACU raves:

CONSERVATIVES HAIL MCCAIN VICE PRESIDENTIAL PICK

(Minneapolis, MN) – David Keene, Chairman of the American Conservative Union, has issued the following statement on Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain’s pick of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate.

“The selection of Governor Palin is great news for conservatives, for the party and for the country. Her dedication to principle, her courage both before and after her election as Governor of Alaska and her personal qualities make her a perfect choice for Vice President. I predict any conservatives who have been lukewarm thus far in their support of the McCain candidacy will work their hearts out between now and November for the McCain – Palin ticket.”

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Jennifer Rubin at PJM:

…Palin will argue that in fact Obama has no more experience than she does, and that Palin has the advantage of sharing McCain’s views (and thus being right) on the surge, Russian ambitions, and meetings with state terror sponsors. The VP debate against Biden may be dicey, but the McCain camp knows full well that a vice-presidential debate isn’t going to make or break their candidate. In short, McCain is hoping that Palin is good enough on this score for a number two pick against a Democratic ticket headed by a man with virtually the same meager national security credentials.

As to the second, Palin has much to offer McCain. On a non-political level few can doubt her Q-factor. (She will be the first former beauty queen to run on a national ticket.) The daughter of a teacher and mother of five, she has an ebullient personality and an excellent TV presence. The Right will be entranced : a pro-life hunter with a passion for domestic energy development? And in the battle for “change” she has the record of reform and the identity of a complete Washington outsider. Finally, as a lifelong NRA member, an outdoorswoman, and a western governor she may provide extra help in mountain and western states such as Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico which are certain to be in play.

On the policy front, Palin can make the case that the Democratic program of higher taxes, more spending, and a government takeover of health care is a proven loser. She will argue that she can bring practical experience from as far outside the Beltway as one can get. And, of course, the presence of a woman on the ticket creates instantaneous excitement and puts into play Clinton voters looking for a new champion.

The pick also tells us something about McCain: he thinks he can win. He was not willing to rock the boat with his conservative base. He can use Palin on offense to make a run at women voters and on defense to blunt the populist attacks from the Democrats. And it shows he understands the need to generate enthusiasm and “newness” in his own campaign.

Ed Morrissey: Change conservatives can believe in!

LifeNews has an excellent overview of Palin’s staunch, pro-life activism.

James Pethokoukis sends the 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Sarah Palin:

. Sarah Louise Palin (nee Heath) was born Feb., 1964, in Sandpoint, Idaho. Her family moved to Alaska when Sarah was an infant. Her father, Chuck, is a retired schoolteacher.

2. She attended Wasilla High School where she played point guard on the state champion basketball team. Her nickname was “Sarah Barracuda.”

3. Palin graduated in 1987 from the University of Idaho with a degree in journalism. She worked briefly as a sports reporter in Anchorage.

4. She refers to her husband, Todd, as the “First Dude.” He’s worked as a commercial fisherman and as a production operator on the North Slope for BP. He enjoys snowmobiling and has won the Tesoro Iron Dog, billed as the world’s longest snowmobile race, four times.

5. Palin and her husband have five children, Bristol, Piper, Track, Willow, and Trig. Trig, born in 2008, has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. Her son Track joined the army in 2007.

6. Her favorite meal is moose stew.

7. She comes from a family of outdoor enthusiasts. Her parents, Chuck and Sally Heath, enjoy hunting and fishing, and have both completed marathons.

8. Palin was named Miss Wasilla in 1984 and was a runner-up for Miss Alaska. In 1996 she was elected mayor of Wasilla.

9. She’s a lifetime NRA member and enjoys hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling.

10. Elected in 2006, she’s Alaska’s first female governor and the youngest governor elected in the state.
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12:22pm Eastern. McCain: It is with great pride and gratitude that I tell you that I have the right partner for those who value their responsibilities over their privileges, someone who has fought corruption, stopped government from wasting taxpayers’ money…someone with executive experience, who has shown great tenacity and skill in tackling tough problems, especially our dependence on foreign oil, someone with strong principles, a fighting spirit, and deep compassion, someone who grew up in a decent, hard-working middle-class family…

Good stuff: “She knows when to stand up and doesn’t let anyone tell her to sit down…She’s exactly who I need, she’s exactly who this country needs…”

Really good.

The next vice president of the United States, Gov. Sarah Palin of the great state of Alaska.

Huge roar of applause. Huge.

Obama-Biden has to be in full snit-fit mode.

And Hillary must be experiencing a schadenfreude-licious moment right now.

It’s McCain’s birthday and the Palins’ 20th anniversary today.

12:44pm Eastern. Palin gives props to Geraldine Ferraro and Hillary Clinton. “The women of America aren’t finished yet…We can shatter that glass ceiling once and for all!”

Palin coopts the Hope and Change mantra. Sweet.

Audience coopts “Yes, we can!” Sweet.

God bless America!

For real.

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  1. #1001
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:14 pm, Lindsay said:

    What previous experience did George Washington have that prepared him for President? Would Washington’s CV pass muster now as being “just” a general?
    Or Eisenhower’s?

    Is there a coarse at Harvard that prepares you for this job? Elitism 101? How to ride the Amtrack to Deleware? Chicago community service? A secret Jeremiah Wright class? Only Senators have the experience to be top dog?

    Er, many times international experience is learned on the job and with, uh (as Obama likes to say) advisors…

  2. #1002
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:15 pm, Lindsay said:

    The trolls and Dems need medication to help their anxiety.

  3. #1003
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:16 pm, navywife91 said:

    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:12 pm, ajmontana said:
    The trolls democrats are stretching,lying, grasping at straws and still crying like babies that we just slam dunked em.

    That’s better. :smile:

  4. #1004
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:17 pm, navywife91 said:

    Yeah, I got the 1000th post!!!!!

    Do I get a prize?????

  5. #1005
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:17 pm, ajmontana said:

    Lindsay said:
    The trolls and Dems need tons of medication to help their anxiety stupidity.

  6. #1006
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:18 pm, mojoe said:

    Congrats navywife91!!

    1000 posts!!!!!!!11

  7. #1007
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:18 pm, Lindsay said:

    I am pretty sure this is the longest comment post of Michelle’s. New record?

  8. #1008
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:18 pm, edelweiss said:

    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:00 pm, RetFireman said:

    Governor Palin doing what Senator Obama refused to do…visiting troops in the Middle East

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j87k1j4CpOw

    Try again!

  9. #1009
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:19 pm, ajmontana said:

    Yes it is navy! 8) and oh so true.

  10. #1010
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:19 pm, ajmontana said:

    navywife91 said:
    Yeah, I got the 1000th post!!!!!

    Do I get a prize?????

    you get a cookie. 8)

  11. #1011
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:20 pm, Lindsay said:

    aj. there is no medication for that problem. It is terminal in this election season for the Dhimmicrats.

  12. #1012
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:21 pm, RetFireman said:

    http://www.eyeblast.tv/Public/
    Video.aspx?rsrcID=2036

  13. #1013
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:21 pm, Lockstein13 said:

    August 30th, 2008 at 4:37 pm, edelweiss

    Oh, edelweis, Liebling,

    You disgrace such a beautiful little flower, schönes Blumchen that it is.

    Since you are telling us we shouldn’t vote for a ticket with an “inexperienced” Vice Presidential candidate, you must realize that, with these same words, you are telling us all why no one in their right mind should ever consider voting for the ticket with an inexperienced PRESIDENTIAL candidate.

    But DO KEEP UP this approach, BITTE SCHÖN!!!

    It serves most effectively to highlight the – ahem – “mental acuity” of Obama supporters.

  14. #1014
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:22 pm, navywife91 said:

    you get a cookie.

    Oatmeal raisin is my favorite. :lol:

  15. #1015
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:24 pm, ajmontana said:

    lol, mine too navy or crazen. yummo. :)

  16. #1016
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:27 pm, RetFireman said:

    Why don’t you answer my post about your pompous self-righteousness?

    And I am right. Why don’t you try again, concerning how he completely SNUBBED the wounded soldiers simply because it would not have created a photo op.

    Again, those fries aren’t gonna cook themselves. Time for you to toddle off to work now.

    We have no time for people who support a racist, anti-American Marxist.

  17. #1017
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:29 pm, RetFireman said:

    And Congrats Navywife…couldn’t happen to a nicer, more qualified WOMAN.

    Wow…da ladies are on a roll.

    Or should I use the Obama term and just refer to you guys as “sweetie”?

    (ducks down behind couch awaiting the barrage of missiles soon to be launched his way)

  18. #1018
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:30 pm, ajmontana said:

    It’s only going to get better from here on out… Gov. Palin outshines Bidet and Odopoey put together.
    She will win over plenty of voters from here on out on pricipal alone, people are going to love what they see in her and what they DONT see in the Democrat side. class.
    The RNC will bring a huge bump for us and the DNC did a big fat Zero.
    Mr. Present and barely there for that is toast.

  19. #1019
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:31 pm, RetFireman said:

    Wow…you know, Nazi parachutists used that flower in their lapels as a show that they are true soldiers.

    Just sayin.

  20. #1020
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:38 pm, navywife91 said:

    Thanks, Retfireman!

    I have enjoyed reading your posts today.

  21. #1021
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:43 pm, greenLibertarian said:

    Indeed, AJ, she’s got more stones and character than the entire Dem party.

  22. #1022
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:43 pm, Goldwater Knight said:

    I sent $money$ to McCain this morning.
    I hope people on this thread will too.

  23. #1023
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:45 pm, greenLibertarian said:

    If I could just send it to Palin :( , sending it to McCain would be quite galling.

  24. #1024
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:50 pm, Lindsay said:

    Experience? What experience?

  25. #1025
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:55 pm, greenLibertarian said:

    She dont need no stinkin experience!

  26. #1026
    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:56 pm, navywife91 said:

    Thanks for the link, Lindsay. I’ve forwarded it to family and friends.

  27. #1027
    On August 30th, 2008 at 6:00 pm, TXRose said:

    As I said on another of Michelle’s threads…the dems and lefties use abortion
    clinics like a woman I used to work with used the humane society. She wouldn’t
    spay and neuter and finally she was told to give up her animals because this
    wasn’t her personal dumping ground for unwanted pets. She screamed and
    carried on, but in the end, she had to become petless. These women use
    abortion clinics the same way…..to dump unwanted babies. There’s two for sure
    ways to not become pregnant. !. Keep your pants on and your legs closed. @.
    See a good surgeon for sterilization. (personally, for lefties, I prefer #2.)

  28. #1028
    On August 30th, 2008 at 6:04 pm, JohnnyNJ said:

    …Just got to the computer for the first time in 2 days. I’m happy to add the this 1000+ record thread.

    …I think Mrs. Palin is an absolute “Home Run” for the GOP. She is totally a “breath of fresh air” when it comes to politicians. She has a confident, honest, off the cuff coolness about her. Happy, a genuine smile(unlike the fake phoney smiles of the vast majority of elected officials)….. I short, she comes across as a REAL person. Not an aloof arrogant, know it all that we are all used to. BTW, she is very easy on the eyes. Can’t hurt.

  29. #1029
    On August 30th, 2008 at 6:25 pm, Rob said:

    She wouldn’t spay and neuter and finally she was told to give up her animals because this wasn’t her personal dumping ground for unwanted pets.

    Sounds like how Mexicans are using the United States, huh?

  30. #1030
    On August 30th, 2008 at 6:26 pm, ajmontana said:

    Great link lindsay! Ha!
    Passed along as well, we can get it viral by the end of the weekend… lmao!

  31. #1031
    On August 30th, 2008 at 6:42 pm, atheling said:

    On August 30th, 2008 at 5:13 pm, edelweiss said

    Not only are you a crappy speller (spell DEFINITELY), you’re a crappy editor.

    And you’re also a crappy psychic.

    I have a passport, thank you very much, and I have been overseas as an adult and as a child.

    So put that in your crack pipe and smoke it, you idiot.

  32. #1032
    On August 30th, 2008 at 6:50 pm, rfjjulie said:

    Thanks for the link Linsay, I have forwarded it to everyone. Excellent.

  33. #1033
    On August 30th, 2008 at 6:52 pm, rfjjulie said:

    sorry, my spelling is terrible today.

  34. #1034
    On August 30th, 2008 at 7:11 pm, TXRose said:

    I’m hearing it again from the Yellow Dog Dems that I know. “She’s not ready to be
    POTUS if McCain dies.” My question is…and BO is? Truthfully, just like first time
    Motherhood….no matter how well you have prepared, you are still not ready when
    it actually happens. Same thing with first time Presidents. No matter how much
    you have been briefed, etc, you still need good people around you and a willingness
    to listen with good common sense attached. Sarah Palin has a lot of that and will have all the rest if needed. BO has arrogance.

  35. #1035
    On August 30th, 2008 at 7:26 pm, ajmontana said:

    Odopey couldn’t run a Dairy Queen.

  36. #1036
    On August 30th, 2008 at 7:34 pm, TXRose said:

    Okay, now Andrew Sullivan at the Daily Dish say a “reader” claims her two daughters
    Willow and Piper are named after TV witches. Willows name apparently doesn’t add
    up according to Instapundit because the dates are off. Piper is just a cute name and
    I considered it for our new sheltie. Did not know there were TV witches with these
    names and Gov Palin said Willow was the name of a place dear to them. She also
    thought Piper was just a cute, different name for her little girl.
    “They” are going to keep on with this c**p until people will no longer hear what they
    are saying. God help them if there is something out there, because it’s going to be
    a case of the boy who cried wolf and chicken little all rolled into one.

  37. #1037
    On August 30th, 2008 at 7:41 pm, Robroy said:

    Well I HAD to go ahead and dig.Here are a coupla inappropriate and racy vids that the Dems might as well see now , see if WE care ! Maybe someone will even post them at the KOS or Huff N PUFF just to show them how little we care !
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeuEMeg8eQE

  38. #1038
    On August 30th, 2008 at 7:43 pm, navywife91 said:

    Did not know there were TV witches with these

    They are from the show “Charmed”. At least they were good witches.

    I’m already sick of listening to these people speaking in lock-step with the DNC and the Obama campaign. It’s a good sign, like others have said. They are all nervous and have reason to be.

  39. #1039
    On August 30th, 2008 at 7:45 pm, rambler said:

    Willow was from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Piper from Charmed. Maybe her daughters are named after these characters and maybe they’re not. Only the stupid would care. If her son were named Harry, would the libs think he was named after Harry Potter. The libs need to come up with some REAL issues.

  40. #1040
    On August 30th, 2008 at 7:50 pm, ajmontana said:

    And who is Barrack HUSSIEN Odopey named after???!!! lame brain fools.

  41. #1041
    On August 30th, 2008 at 7:50 pm, navywife91 said:

    I stand corrected.

  42. #1042
    On August 30th, 2008 at 7:51 pm, TXRose said:

    Instapundit said that Willow Palin’s age and the tv show don’t add up.

  43. #1043
    On August 30th, 2008 at 7:51 pm, navywife91 said:

    leave it to you aj to come up with a good point.

  44. #1044
    On August 30th, 2008 at 7:52 pm, ajmontana said:

    *sp. Hussein * but you get the drift..

  45. #1045
    On August 30th, 2008 at 7:53 pm, navywife91 said:

    I’m confused about why their names even matter? Are they of the opinion that this will scare off the evangelicals or something?

  46. #1046
    On August 30th, 2008 at 7:54 pm, TXRose said:

    What will BO do when he doesn’t win the Presidency? He has been working on this
    since before being elected to the senate in DC but he hasn’t been at work in the
    senate often enough to know how to find it anymore.

  47. #1047
    On August 30th, 2008 at 7:56 pm, TXRose said:

    Probably, NavyWife. Ignorant other side thinks we’ll run off screaming into the
    woodwork if we think this is true. I was disappointed in Sullivan but then I do
    know that he is an Obama man. ‘Nuff said.

  48. #1048
    On August 30th, 2008 at 7:57 pm, Robroy said:

    I pay pal 10 cents to the first person to post those links from my pose#1032 at KOS and HUFF’N PUFF !

  49. #1049
    On August 30th, 2008 at 8:00 pm, Lockstein13 said:

    Liberal “thinking” really seems to be getting stranger and stranger. Lots of “projection” going on.

    There’s the “inexperience” biz (if Palin were, what the heck does that make Barry?!).

    There’s the kids’ names biz (yet Mubarak + Hussein DOES NOT EQUAL [insert math symbol here] Tom, Dick or Harry…and it’s news to me that the daughters are important…are they running for President at such an early age).

    I can’t call it desperation.

    Intellectual depravity is more like it.

  50. #1050
    On August 30th, 2008 at 8:02 pm, kgkun said:

    I think there a lot of people right now that are projecting conservatism onto Sarah Palin. I asked this question during yesterday’s euphoria and I will asked it again. How do we know Sarah Palin is an actual conservative?

    I am aware of her Pro-life position and her churchgoing, but I have heard nothing else of substance beyond other people’s opinions. Very little is known about the Governor beyond the cover story. I fear we are being set up for a big fall. The fact of the matter is McCain still hates conservatives and once we put him in The White House, he will slam the door right in our face.

  51. #1051
    On August 30th, 2008 at 8:04 pm, elcapt said:

    Willow Rosenberg was a witch on Buffy, but didn’t really become one until Season 4, roughly 2000. Willow Palin is 14 years old – the TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer didn’t start until 1997, and the movie didn’t have a character named Willow. Sorry I don’t have the link, but Gov. Palin has said that Willow comes from the name of a town in Alaska, and Piper comes from the fact that it’s a rare, cool name. Track comes from her and her husband’s love of the sport, Bristol for another area of Alaska, and so forth.

  52. #1052
    On August 30th, 2008 at 8:04 pm, cicerokid said:

    That’s a great link, Lindsay #1021.

    In- your- face reality. The differences between obummer for prez and Palin for vice are stark and strange. “hope and change” is huff and puff!

  53. #1053
    On August 30th, 2008 at 8:09 pm, rambler said:

    What will BO do when he doesn’t win the POTUS….why he’ll go back to his former church and say what a MEAN country we are, how RACIST everyone is and IT’S ALL BUSH’S FAULT. He’ll whine, complain and sulk just like Gore and Kerry. And maybe, just maybe he’ll actually vote for something before his term runs out.

  54. #1054
    On August 30th, 2008 at 8:09 pm, Goldwater Knight said:

    kgkun said:

    I know Sarah Palin is a great conservative because I’ve done plenty of research on her before she was picked as VP. I was very impressed then and am on a pink cloud now. We need to build momentum against Barack and stop him in November.

  55. #1055
    On August 30th, 2008 at 8:15 pm, ajmontana said:

    “Faux News Alert”
    Photographic evidence the dems have had their brains sucked out.
    Family of the victims state ” our poor daughter just thought she was going through a metal detector at Invesco field” “Now all she does all day is sit and make this big ‘O’ sign”
    Apparently it removes eyelashes as well.
    film at 11:00

  56. #1056
    On August 30th, 2008 at 8:15 pm, atheling said:

    On August 30th, 2008 at 8:02 pm, kgkun said:

    Well, you obviously have internet access. Can’t you perhaps do some research to find out those answers?

    I did.

  57. #1057
    On August 30th, 2008 at 8:20 pm, ajmontana said:

    Try here kgkun… draft sarah

  58. #1058
    On August 30th, 2008 at 8:23 pm, joromima said:

    About how we can tell a true consevative…

    Watch C-span right now – they are showing Goldwater’s 1964 convention acceptance speech

  59. #1059
    On August 30th, 2008 at 8:24 pm, ajmontana said:

    The other way to tell kgkun is by how much the Dems have been Squirming since the announcement. 8)

  60. #1060
    On August 30th, 2008 at 8:31 pm, ajmontana said:

    Watch C-span right now – they are showing Goldwater’s 1964 convention acceptance speech

    you’re nuts there’s Football games on! 8)
    and Baseball… :)

  61. #1061
    On August 30th, 2008 at 8:32 pm, Goldwater Knight said:

    Damn Dems, all we gotta do is take the woman’s vote in PA or MI and game over. PA may be easier since Hillary won the primary there and PUMAs are afoot. I don’t know yet; what sucks is it’s too early for Rove’s Math.

  62. #1062
    On August 30th, 2008 at 8:34 pm, TXRose said:

    AJ. if they think that’s their daughter, they have a bigger problem than she does.

  63. #1063
    On August 30th, 2008 at 8:38 pm, ajmontana said:

    yeah, it was a pretty stupid one, but that’s exactly how they are acting….

  64. #1064
    On August 30th, 2008 at 8:40 pm, Dimsdale said:

    On August 30th, 2008 at 3:36 pm, RetFireman said:

    Well…it appears freemind25 was dazzled with facts and has no more ridiculous liberal lies and half-truths fueled by emotions to respond with. Shocker

    What did you expect? You completely decimated his “argument” with post #952!! You left him flopping on the ground like a fish out of water, logically and figuratively speaking! He may be intelligent, but he is completely disingenuous when he floats half truth as he did. Reminded me of the DNC statement on Palin!

    I have read this entire thread, and I have to say that I truly admire your logic, eloquence and speed in your retorts to the liberals that slither over here from DU and Kos etc.

    As I read this thread, I kept saying to myself “I have got to and respond to this so and so,” but then I read a few posts later, and you have succinctly said exactly what I was thinking!

    You save me much typing and Tums!

    That filth from the DU that you cleaned up and posted simply shows, for any and all that care to look, just how thin the veneer of “tolerance” and “diversity” and “free speech” is for many liberals. The nomination of Palin as VP stripped that away and revealed the ugliness that lies beneath. Their Potemkin village facade of “inclusion” and “big tent” is all just lip service to garner votes.

    It was a wise move by McCain, and renewed my flagging support for him, and, apparently, many others.

    And, lest I forget, Trollman, Bear1909 and all the other that make reading this blog a complete pleasure!

    Thank you all, and keep up the excellent work! It helps me keep my sanity in the ultra liberal college setting where I find myself employed.

  65. #1065
    On August 30th, 2008 at 8:53 pm, joromima said:
  66. #1066
    On August 30th, 2008 at 8:56 pm, fulldroolcup said:

    Edelweiss is an arrogant twit from Switzerland, a country that shamed itself by declaring “neutrality” as Hitler and Mussolini ravaged Europe.

    You see, the Swiss were worried they might…suffer…and be occupied…if they opposed Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy.

    Funny: The Brits and Russkis didn’t take that position. Even the French (the French!) put up a fight before being overrun.

    Funnier still that the US, separated from that European war by a big ocean, nonetheless sent millions of soldiers to break the Axis back.

    Meanwhile edelweiss’s forebears and compatriots, did nothing but make scads of money off the misery of others.

    Today, if you’re a foreign dictator or a Russian petro-thug, Edelweiss’s people will be happy to help hide your plunder!!!

    Yet he comes here trying to give us moral lessons.

    Americans are uncultured? We’ve won about 290 Nobel Prizes, the Swiss 21. Since 1950 they’ve won about 8; for us the number’s upwards of 175.

    We just brought home 110 medals, including 36 Gold, from the Olympics. Switzerland came back with a total of 6, with 2 Gold.

    Seen any Swiss movies lately? Watched the Swiss Oscars?

    Please, edelweiss, no crap about the US being so much larger in size and population. Your claim is that we are all knuckle-dragging morons.

    As for your obsession with passports:

    According to government stats, about 20% of Americans have passports. That’s roughly 60 million people. Not bad for a country with huge oceans on both sides of it, and historically with no passport requirements to visit Canada, Mexico and many Caribbean destinations.

    Millions of Europeans come here each year, passports in hand, to visit the U.S.

    Once they arrive they, just like American citizens, can enjoy a great variety of natural beauty, recreational areas, resorts, and modern American culture, without having to obtain visas or getting passports stamped.

    Want to see mountains, deserts and prairies? We’ve got the Great American West. World-class beaches? Hop on a plane to Florida or Hawaii. Glaciers? Take a cruise to Alaska. Vibrant big cities? How about New York, LA, Chicago, Miami…. Broadway, Disney World, Six Flags, Sea World…

    All in one country. Take your pick.

    Now, edelwise: go practice your alphorn, clean the birdcrap outta yer your cuckoo clock and then…shaddap!!!

  67. #1067
    On August 30th, 2008 at 9:10 pm, fulldroolcup said:

    Hey freemind25: wanna tell us how many times Obama, Mr. Ethics Reform (according to you) reformed the ethics of the Chicago Machine he was part of, and owed his political rise to?

    Wanna explain how this “reformer” actively worked with an unrepentant domestic terrorist Bill Ayers and his bomb-making wife?

    Wanna tell us how this ethical “reformer” allowed Rezko to “give” him land adjacent his mansion?

    Wanna explain how this ethical reformer got $1 million earmarked to his wife’s hospital, where she “worked” on “community outreach” for $300K?

    You’re full of more shite than one of edelweiss’s cuckoo clocks.

  68. #1068
    On August 30th, 2008 at 9:14 pm, Goldwater Knight said:

    Oh Snap!

  69. #1069
    On August 30th, 2008 at 9:18 pm, navywife91 said:

    http://www.redstate.com/diaries/absentee/2008/aug/30/fowler-fouls-hurricane-is-gods-favor-to-dem/

    If you haven’t seen this, please click on this link. Yet another example of the pathetic Dems and their “compassion”. I am just wondering if our friends in the MSM will pick up this story. Now if it were republicans saying this…

  70. #1070
    On August 30th, 2008 at 9:29 pm, ajmontana said:

    Navy, wow! and these are exactly the type of crapweasels Sarah will destroy.
    isn’t it going to be fun to watch her in action…. they mock her because they fear her. lozzzzzzRrrrssss.

  71. #1071
    On August 30th, 2008 at 9:30 pm, Biker_George said:

    Hi All

    Just in Zogby just posted that Palin stop or blinted OB’s convention bumb. Now McCain/Palin in a head 47% McCain 45% Obama
    Heres the link

    href=”http://www.zogby.com/news/ReadNews.dbm?ID=1547″>

  72. #1072
    On August 30th, 2008 at 9:34 pm, navywife91 said:

    speaking of crapweasels, did you click on the Michael Moore link? He echoed the same sentiment. Since Gustav is probably hitting LA dead-on again, does that make these “white men” racists?

  73. #1073
    On August 30th, 2008 at 9:35 pm, ajmontana said:

    Biker george, hmmmm that reminds me of something…. oh I remember…

    1. On August 30th, 2008 at 12:26 pm, TheOtherSide said:
    Wow, finally something you Malkinites and us Obama supporters can agree with. We are both happy with Palin as the VP pick. Watch the polls in the next month…you will find that this was an incredibly poor choice.

    I’ll keep posting nimnods statement win needed. 8)

  74. #1074
    On August 30th, 2008 at 9:35 pm, Biker_George said:

    McCain/Palin is a head

    Need to change fingers

  75. #1075
    On August 30th, 2008 at 9:36 pm, navywife91 said:

    In all fairness, aj he did say “in the next month” Hahahahaha

  76. #1076
    On August 30th, 2008 at 9:37 pm, joromima said:

    Then AJ – if you are watching both football and baseball – and are reading all these comments – you surely are able to read the text of Goldwater’s 1964 speech.

    I will be expecting your analysis of it or comments about it shortly – or for anyone else who might want to comment.

    (Although I would rather have you enjoy the sports you are watching. But how can you really be enjoying sports if you are reading everything and commenting here? )

    To Edelweiss:
    I apologize for the insults you are getting from some commenters here – they delude themselves thinking they are conservatives – I think you may be hearing Sarah Palen say something in the upcoming convention about such “false conservatives”.

  77. #1077
    On August 30th, 2008 at 9:39 pm, ajmontana said:

    I’m actually doing alot more than what you think besides the things you mention. 8) I might look at that in the a.m. thanks.

  78. #1078
    On August 30th, 2008 at 9:40 pm, ajmontana said:

    Yeah navy, I know but had to get the first one in and I’m 100% positive it will keep going up in our favor. 8)

  79. #1079
    On August 30th, 2008 at 9:44 pm, navywife91 said:

    aj, the ultimate multi-tasker!

  80. #1080
    On August 30th, 2008 at 9:49 pm, ajmontana said:

    Since 4a.m. ugh.

  81. #1081
    On August 30th, 2008 at 9:53 pm, Rob said:

    Time to start another topic of discussion…

  82. #1082
    On August 30th, 2008 at 10:06 pm, RetFireman said:

    Wow Domsdale…Thanks. That was really nice of you to say and completely unexpected. Made me literally blush.

    Couple of things:

    1) The Palin children have all been named for places in Alaska. While the Libs may like to name their children after witches, the latest fad, and completely un-pronounceable strings of vowels that leave one scratching their head as to why their OB/GYN was allowed to administer that much pain medication while delivering a child, and other forms of honoring “Gaia”, the Palins have no hidden meaning to their childrens names other than they have places that mean something to them either from a memory or for it’s natural beauty, and thus named their children after them.

    2)After reading the eloquent post above concerning Switzerland, I am again reminded that the Nazi Parachite Elite would climb the Alps, pick said flower and wear it in their uniform as a symbol denoting “True Warriors”. Even more apropo following that post. Gotta love that Jewish Gold that to this day, Switzerland refuses to release to it’s rightful owners following the Nazi pilaging between 1932-1945 and beyond.

    3)While reading the web page for The Golden Calf’s racist faux church, I couldn’t help but be amused at the fact that they take great pride in “…the testimonies and the oral literature of Africans throughout the Diaspora.” I don’t know about you, but I find it hard to read “Oral” literature, and find that such a thing is a complete impossiblity. Mayhaps Mr. Obama might consider getting his favorite preacher, his mentor and “Spiritual Advisor” as well as member of his family a dictionary where he would be able to see that the definition of “Literature” has to do with the WRITTEN word, quite literally put down on paper.

    4) The bile is just getting started from the Left, and again…the simple fact that they are making things up shows that there is nothing there, as well as the fact that they are really, really worried both about even more TRUE filt coming out about their chosen false idol, bit that they are actually watching their chances of winning back the White house for possibly another 12 years blow up in their faces.

    Maybe next time they will actually look into the person they decide to support rather than just going on looks and the ability to sound good alone.

    Even today, over 24 hours after the announcement, you can still see the look of fear in the eyes and on the faces of every single Dem and Lib that comes on to talk about Sarah. And that laughter you hear from them is not of mirth, it is the nervous laughter of one that just got their ass handed to them and told to eat up.

  83. #1083
    On August 30th, 2008 at 10:07 pm, RetFireman said:

    Sorry…Domsdale=Dimsdale.

    By the way…is that a shout out to Timmy Turner by any chance?

  84. #1084
    On August 30th, 2008 at 10:38 pm, Goldwater Knight said:

    Breaking >>>>

    ZOGBY:

    McCain/Palin 47%
    Obama/Biden 45%…

  85. #1085
    On August 30th, 2008 at 10:43 pm, Lindsay said:

    McCain and Palin will be in Mississippi tomorrow ahead of Gustav. Some may see this as PC, but it is what leaders should do. No doubt Obama will follow suit.

    I am from Mississippi and have family there 120 mile inland. When President Nixon visited after the destruction of Camille (to the Coast) it touched many hearts, the same as when President Bush visited the Mississippi Coast.

    Please pray for those in the path of Gustav. It is predicted that what was not destroyed by Katrina may be by Gustav in New Orleans. Baton Rouge and surrounding areas will have hurricane strength winds as well. The storm surge and winds will be east of the storm, the worst possible path for New Orleans and the Miss. Gulf Coast.

    Governors Jindal of LA and Barbour of Mississippi are doing all they can to get people out of harms way. If they choose to stay in NO and in the path, they stay at their own risk.

    I pray that this storm will be weakened, and people will be safe (unlike the despicable Michael Moore who hopes for destruction).

    The GOP Convention is not going to be about speeches and fluff, it is going to be dealing with this storm and helping fellow Americans.

    May God show mercy on the people of Mississippi and Louisiana.

  86. #1086
    On August 30th, 2008 at 10:50 pm, navywife91 said:

    Lindsay,
    Did you check out my link above, 1062?
    It’s not only Michael Moore who is elated at the impending death and destruction.

  87. #1087
    On August 30th, 2008 at 10:54 pm, ajmontana said:

    navy, i hope michelle puts up a thread with that video and it makes cable news as well. what a low life scumbag fowler is.

  88. #1088
    On August 30th, 2008 at 10:54 pm, fulldroolcup said:

    joromima said: To Edelweiss:
    I apologize for the insults you are getting from some commenters here – they delude themselves thinking they are conservatives – I think you may be hearing Sarah Palen say something in the upcoming convention about such “false conservatives”.

    You must be new to this blog to think that edelweiss is anything more than a vicious troll.

    You must think yourself Very Special to have the arrogance to believe that you have any right, any standing, to apologize for what any of us say here, or to decide that WE are not conservatives..

    I will point out to you that edelweiss thinks Americans in general are illiterate and uncultured morons. It is a regular theme of his. Most people would call that “insulting”; don’t you?

    So I took him to school. I rejected his arrogance, reminding him that his own “morally neutral” country has a lot to answer for. I backed up what I said.

    If you object to that, then under the Standing Rules of this blog it’s up to you to tell us WHY.

    I doubt you have the candlepower to do that.

  89. #1089
    On August 30th, 2008 at 10:57 pm, Irish Rose said:

    On August 30th, 2008 at 6:25 pm, Rob said:

    She wouldn’t spay and neuter and finally she was told to give up her animals because this wasn’t her personal dumping ground for unwanted pets.

    Sounds like how Mexicans are using the United States, huh?

    Ya know Rob, bigots come a dime a dozen. Most of them don’t even realize that they’re behaving like bigots until someone points it out to them, and they’re capable of feeling some remorse.

    Unrepentant bigots (those who know that they’re bigots, enjoy trying to impress and outdo other bigots with their crude comments, and wear the label “bigot” as a point of personal pride) are a rarer breed.

    Malevolent bigots are the rarest of all, and my friend you are definately one of these. You’re not just a garden variety bigot, Rob, that much is clear. Your hatred of Mexicans is so consuming that you promote and support ideals like murder, eugenics, and forced sterilization without even a shred of hesitation because in your mind, this is a normal way of thinking.

    I honestly believe that you’re the type of person who could engage in violent forms of bigotry without a single shred of remorse, and find a dozen ways to justify it. Ever hear of Matthew Shepherd?

    There is a special level of hell reserved just for people like you, Rob. I sincerely hope that at some point you can discard your hatred, and stop your dehumanizing behaviors before its’ too late.

  90. #1090
    On August 30th, 2008 at 10:59 pm, tbear44 said:

    Michael Moore= A very large waste of skin.

  91. #1091
    On August 30th, 2008 at 11:02 pm, Goldwater Knight said:

    Malevolent bigots are the rarest of all

    Heh I’m a bigot, I like women of all races. Except Canadians.

  92. #1092
    On August 30th, 2008 at 11:05 pm, Goldwater Knight said:

    Canadians are like dogs to me… Bow wow…

  93. #1093
    On August 30th, 2008 at 11:08 pm, tbear44 said:

    Canada eh? Oh yeah the place where you have to wait 3 years for an operation (unless it’s for your dog).

  94. #1094
    On August 30th, 2008 at 11:11 pm, navywife91 said:

    aj,
    I just sent Michelle and email. I know she’s probably resting up for St. Paul though.

  95. #1095
    On August 30th, 2008 at 11:14 pm, nativeaz08 said:

    I heard the last day to donate to McCain-Palin is tomorrow (8/31/08) … is that true?

  96. #1096
    On August 30th, 2008 at 11:17 pm, nativeaz08 said:

    May God show mercy on the people of Mississippi and Louisiana.

    Yes, may God bless everyone on the Gulf Coast.

  97. #1097
    On August 30th, 2008 at 11:19 pm, KCK said:

    Terrific choice! Conservatives rock!

  98. #1098
    On August 30th, 2008 at 11:28 pm, tbear44 said:

    Sarah Palin rocks!

  99. #1099
    On August 30th, 2008 at 11:54 pm, Cal City Conservative said:

    On August 30th, 2008 at 10:54 pm, fulldroolcup said:

    joromima said: To Edelweiss:
    I apologize for the insults you are getting from some commenters here – they delude themselves thinking they are conservatives – I think you may be hearing Sarah Palen say something in the upcoming convention about such “false conservatives”.

    You must be new to this blog to think that edelweiss is anything more than a vicious troll.

    You must think yourself Very Special to have the arrogance to believe that you have any right, any standing, to apologize for what any of us say here, or to decide that WE are not conservatives..

    I will point out to you that edelweiss thinks Americans in general are illiterate and uncultured morons. It is a regular theme of his. Most people would call that “insulting”; don’t you?

    So I took him to school. I rejected his arrogance, reminding him that his own “morally neutral” country has a lot to answer for. I backed up what I said.

    If you object to that, then under the Standing Rules of this blog it’s up to you to tell us WHY.

    I doubt you have the candlepower to do that.

    Wow all I can say is game, set, match end of story.

    School is out for the day. You can speak for me any day FDC.

  100. #1100
    On August 30th, 2008 at 11:58 pm, RetFireman said:

    joromima said: To Edelweiss:
    I apologize for the insults you are getting from some commenters here – they delude themselves thinking they are conservatives – I think you may be hearing Sarah Palen say something in the upcoming convention about such “false conservatives”.

    I do not need ANYONE to speak for me, let alone apologize for me. If you have some sort of prrof that I am not all I claim to be, then I challeng you to present said proof. Otherwise, you are no better than the self-righteous, sanctimonious Liberals that carry the same attitude.

    I recommend you actually read what that troll had to say, and then come back and make the apologies to the people who deserve them from YOU. Obviously, you have not actually read what that troll had to say, or maybe you think he/she is correct.

    You are WAY out of bounds.

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